Since Manchester City was bought by Sheikh Mansour, millions have been invested into the club to make them efficient in the Premier league and the result has been pretty evident as the Sky Blues got their hands on two Premier League trophies in their reign.
The financial outlay has seen a number of influential players arrive, changing the overall shape of the club. So, it does not come as a surprise that Lionel Messi, who remains one of the most coveted players has been linked again and again with the club.
According to reports City might raid Barcelona to hijack Messi, which could be one of the most sensational transfers ever. Messi’s future has remained a concern for the Catalans. The Argentine international has verbally agreed to a new contract but is yet to sign on the dotted line and here lies the chance of City.
The billionaire investor is ready to pounce on this situation and has given the go ahead to meet Messi’s release clause which is understood in the region of £275m. The departure of Neymar also could play a part in this transfer.
Barcelona have so far failed to land any of their desired targets and Messi has grown frustrated over their lack of activity in the transfer market. However, his chances of leaving the club are looking slim at this moment. City are one of the few clubs currently who have the audacity to afford his move and if Messi arrives, their chances of lifting the Premier League title will be escalated by a mile.
Speculation also intensified after the player reportedly followed the Manchester-based outfit on Instagram. Neymar became the costliest player when he joined Paris Saint Germain this summer but Messi could break that number.
The five time Ballon d’Or winner broke into the scene under current City manager Guardiola and will surely love to renew their partnership once again. Guardiola has already spent rigorously to add a number of players to his side but Messi’s addition will be an exciting chance for the Premier League fans to watch him in England.
Barcelona had a horrible last season as they lost the La Liga battle to Arch rival Real Madrid and they simply cannot afford to lose their main man. Messi has been the focal point of Barcelona’s attack and losing him will hand an added advantage to their fierce Los Blancos.
However, with only a little time left for the transfer window to close, City are unlikely to go behind him. But do you think Pep can do the unthinkable and lure him to the Etihad in these ten days?
